Object Number 2014.0005

Object Name

Sampler (Genealogical sampler)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Judy and John Herdeg

Creator (Role)

Betsey S. McLaughlin (Maker)
April 28, 1820
Betsey S. McLaughlin was born on April 28, 1820, in Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine. Scarborough is not far from Portland, and it is likely that either she or perhaps her teacher attended school there. Betsey's parents are Robert McLaughlin, born January 31, 1784 and Eleanor H. Clements, born May 26, 1791, and they were married on March 6, 1817. According to her sampler, Betsey had a sister, Sarah, born on June 18, 1827 and a brother, William, born on July 12, 1829.

Place of Origin

Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, New England, United States, North America

Origin Notes

The maker lived in Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine

Date

1830-1835

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; On sampler; "Wrought by Betsey S / Mc Laughlin." (embroidered silk)
2. Label; sewn on fabric label, reverse; "2014.5" (ink)

Materials

Linen; Silk; Wool

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain)

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

18.875 (L) , 16.725 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

47.943 (L) , 42.481 (W)

Object Description

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